Basic Details
Word: Number
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A symbol or group of symbols used to represent a quantity or value.
Synonyms: Digit, numeral, figure
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- In numbers: Referring to a group or many people. Example: "The children played in numbers at the park, making it lively and fun."
- Number crunching: The process of calculating or analysing numerical data. Example: "The accountant spent the afternoon number crunching to prepare the financial report."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher asked the students to write down their favourite number and explain why it was special to them.
Example 2: There were so many flowers in the garden, I lost count of the number I had picked!
Example 3: The number of stars in the sky is too many to count, but we can see a few shining brightly.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the symbol for zero (0) was developed in India around the 5th century? It changed how we work with numbers and calculations forever!
Famous Quote
"There are three types of people in the world: those who can count and those who can't." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "number" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A symbol representing quantity
c) A kind of animal
d) A piece of music
Answer: b) A symbol representing quantity
2. Which of these is a synonym of "number"?
a) Tree
b) Digit
c) Car
d) House
Answer: b) Digit
3. Which of these words is an antonym for "number"?
a) N/A
b) Circle
c) Line
d) Square
Answer: a) N/A
4. Which of these sentences uses "number" correctly?
a) I want to number my new toy.
b) The number of apples on the tree increased each day.
c) The number danced at the party.
d) She sings number beautifully.
Answer: b) The number of apples on the tree increased each day.
5. What does "number crunching" refer to?
a) Playing with food
b) Counting sheep
c) Calculating numerical data
d) Dancing to music
Answer: c) Calculating numerical data
